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148609

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Removing the concept of "harass" from species protections will negatively impact species that require protection. Harassment can lead to heightened stress levels and even mortality of the individual(s) affected. Read more

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148610

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I am absolutely appalled by Ontario’s proposal to cull endangered species under the guise of streamlining development. This is not just short-sighted—it’s morally indefensible. Read more

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148612

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As a young person I have a firm belief that we NEED affordable housing, affordable public transit, and modern infrastructure. That said, my youth and my aspirations do not blind me to the threats that these particular changes pose to our environment, our economy, and to our democracy. Read more

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148615

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Dear Premier Ford, I strongly oppose Bill 5: the Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act and its deeply concerning proposals, including the weakening of Ontario’s endangered species protection and the creation of Special Economic Zones. Read more

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148617

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As a young person I have a firm belief that we NEED affordable housing, affordable public transit, and modern infrastructure. That said, my youth and my aspirations do not blind me to the threats that these particular changes pose to our environment, our economy, and to our democracy. Read more

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148620

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As an immigrant to Ontario (and Canada), I am deeply saddened and concerned about the proposed replacement of the Endangered Species Act with Bill 5, 'Protect Ontario by Unleashing our economy'. Read more

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148627

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Attacking Ontario's heritage protections under the guise of "fast tracking construction" threatens Ontario's upstanding history as a leader in cultural heritage management and archaeological mitigation processes, without solving the actual issues at the heart of it. Read more

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148629

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This is unacceptable and I'm surprised it hasn't received the same backlash as the Greenbelt scandal. We need to support biodiversity and conservation not just for wildlife, but for food, medicine, and clean air and water. Read more

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148632

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It is a turbulent time for municipalities, for the province, and for the nation. It feels existential, and certainly matters will be required to meet these existential threats. I am all for measures that will safeguard the economy and ensure more housing is built in the province to meet demand. Read more

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148639

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I oppose bill 5. I want stronger environmental protections and the protection of endangered species. I oppose shortcuts for industry. I oppose overriding the law in special economic zones. Read more

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148645

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Dear Premier Ford, We are in a global biodiversity crisis. In Ontario alone, more than 230 plants and animals are at risk. The healthy forests, waters and wetlands species at risk rely on sustain all Ontarians. I urge your government to: Read more

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Ontario can and should be able to rise to the challenges facing us without sacrificing what makes us a unique and beautiful province. Repealing the Endangered Species act is self destructive, and once species and the ecosystems that sustain them are gone, we will not be able to get them back. Read more